Match safe



J. E. NEAHR June 29 192 6.

MATCH SAFE Filed March 31. 1923 4 Sheets-.Sheati June 29 1926.

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J. E. NEAHR MATCH SAFE Filed March 31. 1923 4 Sheets-Shet 4 Miami Til Patented June 29, 1925;.

. UNITED STATES JACOB E. NEAHR, OF I-IARTSDALE, NEW YORK.

MATCH SAFE.

Application filed March 31, 1923.

This invention relates mainly to a combined match-safe and ash-receiver for desk or table use. 7

One of the objects of the invention is to provide an inexpensive, durable, shapely, compact and attractive device having provision for containing the matches, for igniting them, and for satisfactorily disposing of burnt matches, ashes and butts. Another feature of theinvent-ion is the provision of novel means for extinguishing a cigar or cigarette.

It is one of the aims of the invention to produce a device which will never become unsightly but will always appear clean and tidy, with no matches or other debris in evidence, nor odor from smoke or from the contents of the ash-receiver which forms part of the device.

One of the particular features of the invention is in the nature of an improved tray for the burnt matches, ashes, butts, etc., which may be readily overturned, thus dumping its contents into the receiver.

Flanking the ash-tray, is a safe and on the other side of the ash-tray isa novel match-striklng tablet. These devices fill a framing which comprises an annular brim that is seated upon the main ash-receiver. \Vhen it is desired to dump the latter, it is only necessary to lift out the framing with the parts carried thereby.

In. the ash-tray is preferably provided a cigar extinguisher, in the form of a fingerpiece which normally stands 'above the tray but which may be used to extinguish the cigar by pressing it down against the bottom of the tray.

One of the advantages of the invention is that therecan be utilized the match-striking surfaces which usually form parts of the common pocket safety-match box.

Other features and advantages will here.

inafter appear.

In the accompanying drawings,

Figure 1 is a plan of the present improvements embodied in one form. Figures 1 to 13 show the parts shaped andtitted to give the device a circular contour or style.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary sectional elevation to illustrate the match-tablet swung up for the introduction or removal of an ignition leaf.

Figure 3 is a sectional elevation taken at about the line 3 of Figure 1.

Figure 1 is a sectional fragmentary ele- Serial No. 629,012.

vation taken through the match-receptacle, showing the floor depressed for use with long matches.

Figure 5 isa sectional elevation at about the line 5 of Figure 1, and illustrates the manner of rocking or rotating the ash-receiver.

Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure .5 but illustrating the manner of extinguishing cigarette. V

Figure '7 is a cross-section through the ash-tray, illustrating the manner of rocking the same.

Figures 8 and 9 are views similar to Figures 5 and 7 but showing the ash-tray tipped up to discharge its contents into the main ash-receiver.

Figure 10 illustrates the use'in the device of a stripped-off side of an ordinary matchbox as amatch-striking leaf. r

Figure 11 is a sectional plan showing the lower portion of the main ash-receiver and the match-receiver.

'Figure 12 is a perspective of a double coated double leaf for use with the matchstriker table. I

Figure 13 is a perspective of the framing with its attached pendent match-receiver, the ash-tray and match-striking tablet being removed.

Figure 1a is a plan of the device formed in a square or oblong style, which is especial.- ly useful where it is desired to employ a stripped-off side of a common match-box for a striking tablet.

Figure 15 is a sectional elevation of the form seen at Figure 14, but showing the framing and match-receiver lifted off from the main ash-receiver.

Figure 16 illustrates the stripping off of the-coated side from a common match-box, to serve in the improved device as a matchstriking tablet.

Figures 17 is a perspective view of a square ash-receiver in which is directly attached the ash-tray, the match-receptacle and the match-striker, the latter being swung open.

Figure 18 is a similarview, showing the method of removal of the ash-tray.

Figure 19 is a plan of the Figure 17 article, showing the match-striking tablet or lid closed.

Figure 20 is a plan to illustrate the resting of a cigarette upon the cigar-holder when the match-striking lid is open,

Figure 21' is afragmentary plan of; the V Figure 19 article, showing the manner of extinguishing a cigarette. Y V V Figure 22 is a fragmentary sectional el'evation corr spending to Figures 2 and 3, but showing the finger-piece or lifter as formed upon the pinching devicea nstead;

' mateh-striking tabletaseen inother views.

Figure 2 l'illustrates the manner ofextinguishing a cigaretteby thedevice seen at,

Figure 22.

Figure 25 is a fragmentary elevation to illustrate the match-extinguishing' device seen at Figure2e. j I

The main ashreceiver may be in the form ofa box, ,bowl or vase 20; Figures 15,--and is preferably ornamented, ,and may "be formedin a'variety of designs. At its top this ash-receiver may be provided'withan internal support preferably in the nature of an interior flange 21,] placed somewhat below the brim ofthe; ash-receiven to form aucircular shelf upon which to v,restthe framing 22 of the combined match-safe 23, ash-tray 2d and match-striking tablet 25, This framing 2 is. annular, andfromit de pends; the pocket forming-the match-safe 23. Said framing comprises a, rimi22 to fit down withinvthe; top of the maingashreceiver, and also comprises a short stiffeningifiange 26 extending down fromsaid run and serving as a support upon which other devices arem'ounted. i

The ash-tray 2 l preferablyhas parallel sideiedges 27fand rounded,closed ends 27, formingaa trough extendingyacross the top of the main ash-receiver, -and is swiveled at said ends upon pivotpins 28 prpjecting inwardly frmnthefiange 26 ofthe skeleton framing "Upon these pins the ash-.tray may be revolved to dump its contents, into the receiver-20.- This ashtray ispendent, being mainly belovits pivots. so-that it tends to take a, horizontal vposition.which enables it'to serve as a cover or closure for-the main ash-receiver, It is light-and may be easilymotated by means of a fi ngerepiece 29 p id duipon one jend thereof nea a pivot "Theisides and ends of the tray are curved or dished to merge into one another without making sharp corners so that the tray is easily'clearedlby dumping, and is 'easy to wipe gclean. i

" .w-In' the; ash-.tray is arranged a cigar-extinguisher in the form of a normally'seiee vated,-,,or-ynpen=pincher iiO, which lllttyf be pressedzdown, against the bottom of the ashetrayp andwwhijch may be' curved on its under side to correspond with the curvature of the depressed ,middle portion the ash-tray. This extinguisher or pincher 30 nay be concave to receive the finger of the user, whereby it 'may be pushed down to pinch the lighted cigar end against the botsaid-springterminating a vertical finger h 3% whi'ch extends up through an aperture 35in the bottom ofthe tray and at itstop is .bent voverato-form Ithe extinguisher ,30)

The =--latter ;because..of its concave top may serve gnormally: as a cigar rest, as shown, at Figurewo. Y c

Close to the, ash tray is a match-receiver in ,theforrn of; a side pocket- 23. extending down-from the-skeleton. framing 22 and of segmentalwcontour at Figure 1, this pocket- ;comprising astraight vertical wall 36 which flanksthe ash-tray, a curved outer wall 37 (Figuresll and which descends from the skeleton framing 22, and a; segmentshaped floor SS upOn,which the matches 39 stand with their upper ends protruding from thetop. Thisfl0or38 isnnade adjustable up and down for the purpose of accommodating matches I of different lengths. To; effect this adjustment, there. extends up from the floor; a finger-pieceor leaf/l0 which has at its upper end a projection 41, Figure 3, to ,snap into eitheriof; upper and lower depressions 42 formed in the straight side fill 36 ot-gtheunat-ch pocket, which is slotted at fl-8topermit it to be sprung by saidprojection 41. The fioor'is. thus,unaintained in either upper *or lower position ,(Figure i) the upperpositionvdesircd when the match receiver is to' .be used for ,the. short matches, Figu'reS. Said leaf or finger-piece 40. may he :formed integral with [said floor 3S, and for this purpose may consist of, a strip of metal folded at ,its top to form a double partitioni in the, match-box, portions eziten ding out from the bottom of the partition to form the match floor 38, t0 restupon the main iio onoflthelbox when depressed.

The opposite side portion hfthe slreleton framing from ,thematch-boxis filled by a match-striking tablet 25,of segmental'contour. It will be,seen that theimain ash re- ,ceiver 2O isentirely coveredby the combination of the tray, the match box and-the tablet, the latter having an inner straight edge tzcontiguousio the sideof the match tray,

and anlouter curved edge d5 thatis shaped to the inner contour ofthe annular frame The ash-tray ends 27% areshaped to the same circle contour, the, circle [being completed by the outer ,wall 260i? the match poclret,

so that the three members 23, 2e'and25 form the components of a unitary design having a circular border.

At its ends the tablet 25 is pivoted upon a wire 25 mounted in the annular flange 26, so that the tablet may be turned up to afford access to the matchstriking leaf 46 .which is carried by the tablet and is confined thereon by a segmental plate 47 having a segmental opening 48 therein through which the coated match-striking surface of the leaf 46 is exposed. To form this tablet 25, a piece of sheet-metal may be folded, and a space 49, Figure 2, may be left between the folds for the reception of the leaf 46, which is in the nature of a fabric suitably coated with match-striking material. Said leaf may be pulled out from between the folds or leaves of the tablet, for the purpose of renewal. The leaf for parlor matches may be covered with coarse emery, sand or the like. The tablet itself is preferably formed with a roughened surface 50, so that matches may be struck directly thereon instead of on said leaf.

For use with the safety matches there is provided a leaf of paper or fabric 46 coated on both sides sides and of segmental shape, having one straight edge and one curved edge. hen one side is used up the plat may be removed and turned over and restored, thereby exposing a fresh surface. Preferably two leaves maybe supplied. These leaves are preferably formed of a single piece, Figure 12, joining together at one point at 51 in their curved edges, thereby permitting them to be folded face to face and inserted like a single leaf in the tablet. This gives four surfaces for successive use. These double leaves may be cut out from paper or fabric in an inexpensive manner and then coated on both surfaces. A supply of these double leaves may be carried in a magazine 52, which may be in the form of a pocket or clip provided under the match-striking tablet, Figures 2 and 3.

Instead of the specially-prepared ignition leaves seen at Figure 12, there may be used for ignition purposes the side 53 torn from an ordinary match-box 54, which is seen at Figure 16 disrupted so that one of its coated sides 53 may be separated from the rest of the box and inserted between the folds of the segmental tablet 25, as seen at Figure 10. If desired, the ends of the match-box side 53 may be trimmed on the dotted lines 55, to fit the edge of the tablet.

Another form of the invention is seen at Figures 14, 15 and 16, in which the ashreceiver 56 is square or oblong instead of cylindrical. There is provided an ash-tray 57 of square or rectangular form, and the match-striking leaf or tablet 58 is made rectangular and oblong, to lit the detached side 53 of the usual match-box which may be inserted between the folds of the tablet, Figure 14. Sufiicient space exists to accommodate both of the usual sides 53 of the ordinary match-box. Hence when the matches are removed from the box and placed in the match-safe, Figure 14, both sides 53 may be torn from the box 54 and inserted together in the tablet 58, leaving one surface exposed; and after this one is used up, it may be removed, leaving the other one exposed. The tablet is of such a size that the coated side 53 of the match-box will fit therein without change. To comport with the oblong rec tangular shape of these salvaged sides 53, the tablet may be made oblong, and the entire structure may be given a corresponding square appearance, the ash-tray being also square-cornered, and the same being true of the match-receptacle, so that the tablet, ashtray and match-receptacle taken together form a square or oblong assemblage as compared with the circular assemblage seen at Figure 1. The ash-receiver may'also be of square form, as at Figure 14, and the frame may also be squared to correspond.

At Figures 22, 24 and 25 there is shown a form of cigar-extinguisher comprising a jaw 59 pivoted at 60 to the main plate 25 of the hinged match-striking tablet; there being provided upon said jaw a dependent fingenpiece which may be reached by insert,- ing the linger into the top of the ash-receiver, as at Figure 22, and pressing backwardly on the finger-piece 61, thereby lifting the. match-striking tablet, whereupon the cigarette may be inserted between 59 and 25 and pinched, as at Figure 24; and the extinguished butt may fall directly into the main ash-receiver.

In the form of the invention seen at Figures 17 to 21, inclusive, there may be enr ployed a square or rectangular ash-receiver 62, without having a detachable framing such as seen in other views; the ash-tray 63 being pivoted at 64, 65, directly to the opposite walls of the ash-receiver 62; and being removable by lifting the pivot 65 out of slot 66, as at Figure 18, thus permitting the contents of the ash-receiver to be dumped and permitting the ash-tray 63 to be cleaned. This ash-tray 63 may be flanked by a matchreceptacle in the form of pockets 67, 68 separated by a partition 69, all ofthese being fixed in place, as this form of ash-receiver is designed mainly for use with short matches.

On the opposite side of the ash-receiver may be hinged at 70 an oblong tablet 71, having a match-striking leaf 72 therein. The hinge 70 extends along the top of the end 73 of the ash-receiver from front to back thereof; and when the tab-let 71 is swung open, a cigarette may be laid upon a support 74 projecting inwardly from the back 75 of the ash-receiver, as at Figure 20. Moreover, the support 74 may be used as a jaw to co-operate With 71 to form a cigan extinguisher, it being only necessary ,to, .lay

the burning end, of the cigarette downupon material 7 8. lhen a length of the Web may be severedtherefrom, and the severed portion may beQfoldednupon the perforated lines, the, folds being preferably ofv zigzag style, as seen at the top ofFigure 23. .This enables the,severedlength of web ,to be folded up into compact form, to be inserted at 72 into the lllltClhStIlliiIlg tablet 71, or into the tab-letseen.,ataEigure ltbr other figures.

,Var'atrons may beresorted to Within the scope of-the invention, and portions ofthe improve ents,maybe used Without others.

'Having 'thusdescribed my invention, I claim: i

1. The combination with, an aslrreceiver, of a framing 'tted thereto, an ashsdepost tory upon saidframing, a matcheceptacie secured to said framing, and matclrst ingtablet said ashdeposito'ry, match-receptacle and match-striking tablet substantially filling said framing.

2. ;r \n, ash .-receiver; provided with an ashtray which serves as partial closure .for the ashireceiver, ,said ash-tray pivoted and hanging froniits pivots, s0 astotend to close the receiver, said ash-tray, in the, form of, a trough extending across -the top, of the ash- 1:eceiver,. a receptacle for matches provided in, said ash-receiver an'd flanking said ashtray. on, one side, a match-striking tablet flanking said ash trayron the other, side, and coroperating wvith the ash-traynto, form a closurelfor the receiver.

. 3.'The .con' binationwith an ash-receiver, of,a-.framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said frame, and amatch-box secured to said frame; said frame, ash-tray and match-box removable as a nnit from said, ash-receiver.

A. The oombination with anash receiver, ofa framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to. said framing, a natch-rece ptacle secured to said framing, and a match striking. tablet said ashtray, match-receptacle and match-striking tablet :filling said framinggsor as to prevent the emanation of odors from the ashreceiver, and said. ash-tray and said ,tabletfitted to conform to eachother and to said framing; and said matchreceptaele. i

5. The combination with an ash-receiver, of a. framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to ea: d frat; eceptacl e securedtosaid framing; and a match-striking tablet also securedto said framil i said, framing in the,' f orm of; an annular brim, [and said ash-receiver extending across said, framing at the middle portion framing in the form of an n annular brim,

and said ash-receiver extending across said framing at the middle portion thereof, said tablet shaped at its outer border to conform to said annular framing and at its, inner border to conform to saidash-tray.

7.'The combination with an ash-receiver,

of: a framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said framing, a match-receptacle secured to said fraining;. and amateh-striking tablet also secured to said framing; said match-receptacle formed to confo rn1 to said ash tray andarrangedon the opposite side thereof from said tablet.

8. An ash-receiver having ,a, coverycomprising an asl'i-depository, I a receptacle; for matches provided Within. said ash-receiver at o ne side tliereofand extendingdown from said cover, and a tablet on said cover provided with means for remOvablyretaining a leaf of match-striking material.

7 9. An ash-receiver having a cover, said cover having a portion in, the form of a match-striking tablet including ,lea-ves' .between which to confine match-strikingmaterial.

10.'The combination of an ash-receiver having at its top an interionflange to form a 'shelf, and a removable framingresting, upon said shelf and conforming to the shape of-jt-he ash-receiver, air ash-tray swiveled to said framing and extending across 'the middle thereof, a match-striking tablet, and a match-pocket flanking-saidash-tray, said pocket rigidly secured to said annular framing and pendent therefrom.

llJThe combination of an ash-receiver having at its top aninteriorjflange toform a shelf, and a remoyahle framing resting upon said shelf, and conformingto the "shape of the ash-receiver, an-,ash-t ray swiveled to said framing and extending. across the middle thereof, a match-striking tablet, and a IlldlZCh-POClZGt flanking said ash-tray, said pocket rigidly secured 'tosaid annular; framing and; pendent therefrom, said framing comprising aiirim. to rest uponsaid shelf, andvalso comprising a stiii'eninggflange extending'down' from said rim.

,12."The combination with an ash-receiver, of a framing fitted thereto, and a match receptacle secured to saidrfraining; said framing and match-receptacle i-emovableas a unit from said aish receiver I said marten receptacle being in the form of a side pocket extending down from the framing, and corresponding to the contour of said framing.

13. The combination with an ash-receiver, of a framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said framing, and a match-receptacle secured to said framing; said framing, ashtray and match-receptacleremovable as a unit from said ash'receiver; said matchreceptacle comprising a straight vertical wall which flanks the ash-tray and a curved outer wall which descends from the traming, and having a floor of corresponding form upon which the matches rest.

14:. The combination with an ash-receiver, of a framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said framing, a match-box secured to said framing; said framing, ash-tray and match-box removable as a unit from said ash-receiver; said match-box comprising a straight vertical wall which flanks the ashtray and a curved outer wall which descends from the framing, and having a floor of corresponding form upon which the matches rest, said floor adjustable up and down; and means to retain it in its upper position.

15. The combination with an ash-receiver,

of a framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said framing, and a match-box secured to said framing; said framin ashtray and match-box removable as a unit from said ash-receiver; said match-box being in the form of a side pocket extending down from the framing, and corresponding on its outer side to the contour of said framing, and at'its inner side corresponding to the contour of said ash-tray; a partition extending up from said framing and having a projection, and the sides of said pocket being of springy construction and having a depression to receive said projection to lock the framing.

16. The combination with an ash-receiver, of a framing fitted thereto, anash-tray pivoted to said framing, and a matchbox secured to said framing; said framing, ashtray and match-box removable as a unit from said ash-receiver; said matchbox being in the form of a side pocket extending down from the framing, and corresponding on its outer side to the contour of said framing, and at its inner side corresponding to the contour of said ash-tray, the latter having an inner straight edge contiguous to the side of the ash-tray, and an outer curved edge conforming to the contour of the annular framing.

17. The combination with an ash-receiver, of a framing fitted thereto, an ash-tray pivoted to said framing, and a match-box secured to said framing; said framing, ash-- tray and match-box removable as a unit from said ash-receiver, said match box being in the form of a side pocket extending down from the framing, and corresponding on its outer side to the contour of said framing, and at its inner side corresponding to the contour of said ash-tray, the latter having an inner straight edge contiguous to the side of the ash-tray, and an outer curved edge conforming to the contour ot the annular framing, the ash-tray ends being shaped to agree with the same circular contour, so that the ash-tray, match-box and the striking tablet form the components of a unitary design having a circular border.

18. An ash-receiver having a support for an ash-tray which serves as a closure for the ash-receiver, said ash-tray pivoted by its ends, a receptacle for matches provided within said ash-receiver and flanking said ash-tray on one side, and a match-striking tablet flanking said ash-tray on the other side, said tablet hinged so that it may be turned up and comprising an open frame under which th match-striking material is confined, and by which it is exposed for use.

JACOB E. NEAHR. 

